Pricing

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)

City:16 - 17

Highway:22 - 24

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Safety Rating

Overall Safety:

Frontal Crash:

Side Crash:

Consumer Reviews Summary

Overall Rating:

4.2/5

Value:

4.3/5

Exterior:

5/5

Interior:

4.7/5

Comfort:

4.5/5

Performance:

4.6/5

Reliability:

4.7/5

10 of 12 (83%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.

2015 Ford Explorer Overview

Sharing its car-based platform with the Taurus sedan, the Ford Explorer sits squarely in the crossover realm, pitting it against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse. Front-wheel drive is standard, and the Explorer can seat up to seven people in three rows. All-wheel drive with Ford's Terrain Management system is optional. The MyFord Touch system, with touch-sensitive and voice-activated controls, is also optional. Base, XLT, Limited and Sport trim levels are offered. All three come with V-6 power; the turbo four-cylinder is optional on front-wheel-drive models.

New for 2015 Base Explorers now have standard 18-inch aluminum wheels, and the Explorer Sport gets a Class III trailer hitch standard. XLT models can have a new Appearance Package that includes 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, black cladding, a dark gray grille and mirror caps, an Explorer hood badge, and body-color door handles. Inside, there are leather-trimmed seats with suede inserts, front seat heaters, unique floormats and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Ford's MyFord Touch multimedia system is also included.

Exterior Highlights

Grille finish based on trim level

18-inch alloy wheels; 20-inch wheels available

Dual exhaust tips

Available power moonroof

Available power liftgate

Power side mirrors; available heated mirrors

Interior Highlights

Seats seven with a second-row bench seat, or six with available second-row captain's chairs

50/50-split folding third row with available power folding

Standard cloth upholstery; available leather seats

CD stereo with MP3 jack

Air conditioning

Available MyFord Touch with touch-sensitive controls and LCD gauge screens

Available heated and cooled front seats

Available Sony premium stereo

Available navigation system

Under the Hood

290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine

Available 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder

Both engines drive a six-speed automatic transmission

Front- or all-wheel drive

Available Terrain Management system adapts drivetrain settings to suit one of four environments: pavement, snow, sand or mud

V-6 towing capacity is 5,000 pounds; four-cylinder's is 2,000 pounds

Safety Features

Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Roll Stability Control and Curve Control

Side-impact airbags for the front seats

Side curtain airbags

Available adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning

Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert

Available backup camera

Available inflatable rear seat belts, which aim to spread crash forces across the body by deploying an airbag-like inflation device during a forward collision

Explorer Sport The Sport model is a high-performance variant of the Explorer. It's powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine that makes 365 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque.

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